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Whether you build multi-core system-on-chips, carrier-grade network equipment, or life-saving medical devices, come join the conversation on how to lead the innovation agenda for electronics industry while addressing the complexity challenge.

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Paridhi: You were recently in Barcelona attending the Mobile World Congress. Can you share some highlights from the event. Leigh: One of the things that stood out to me at Mobile World Congress 2013 was the large number of new mobile operating systems that were introduced during the event . There was a large and visible Ubuntu Touch booth, easily recognizable with its orange coloring. Nearby was the Mozilla Firefox OS pavilion. And Samsung is now championing Tizen (Linux kernel plus WebKit runtime) and then there is tiny Sailfish which is a... [More]

In the May chat , Wayne Carrigan, Rational Deployment Architect, had shared the IBM Systems and Technology Group’s (STG) Agile Transformation journey with us. As a follow up he did a podcast recently deep diving into how the small internal STG IT team that supports a diverse set of projects uses IBM Rational development tools to codevelop hardware and software. The integrations between these tools allow them to leverage scarce resources and still get the job done in a very efficient manner. He is also, co-presenting a webcast... [More]

Join us for a customer panel discussion where experts in top companies from across various industries, discuss why they consider IBM Rational DOORS the best tool for managing requirements in their projects. In this webcast panel, participants share their journey of becoming experts in DOORS, features and capabilities, as well as tips & tricks in using the product. Don't miss this opportunity to have an interactive discussion with the experts of IBM Rational DOORS. Customers: Paul Lusardi, NuScale Mia McCroskey, Emerging Health Patrick... [More]

Medical device companies have to find ways to compete with lower-cost competition worldwide. Staying ahead means diversifying products and product portfolios by building a strong pipeline of new capabilities and variants in the marketplace. The challenge is making the right product decisions and injecting the right features and functions at the right time – while balancing risks and returns. You must capture and understand the strengths and weaknesses of proposed product functions - analyzing your risk, balancing your... [More]

I’ve been following with keen interest as network infrastructure equipment manufacturers (NEMs), including IBM, have had to quickly respond with market messaging and product strategies for software defined networking (SDN). In simple terms, key attributes of SDN include: migrating the control plane logic away from a switch or router to a central controller gaining a centralized view and single point of control for the network enabling programmability of the network by external applications What’s interesting is that the demand... [More]

The role of embedded software is growing exponentially in electronics systems and quality in these systems is no longer a differentiator – it is a necessity for success. Increasing development time or cost is not an option; therefore engineers must evolve their techniques to remain competitive. Join us for this special webinar to see how you can: Gain the benefits of automating change and defect management with traceability throughout the entire project lifecycle Increase test throughput with automated test scheduling, execution, and... [More]

While competition within the electronics industry is not new, customer expectations have forced the compression of product life cycles and accelerated product innovation. This innovation is increasingly being driven by the software embedded within devices and systems. When combined with the integrated and interconnected nature of electronics, product development complexity has risen to new levels. To remain competitive and profitable, your company must find new efficiencies in your engineering design and software development processes. The... [More]

Escalating complexity caused by interconnected systems and expanding partner design networks is the new normal for the electronics industry. And continually shrinking product life cycles are forcing businesses to innovate products and services faster than ever and at lower cost. These factors, combined with increased competition, have squeezed profit margins to razor-thin levels. The requirements management solution for electronics from IBM provides the ability to meet these challenges. Using the market leading IBM® Rational® DOORS®... [More]

At a glance, the Chinese consumer electronics (CE) market may look similar to that of the U.S. You can easily spot big electronics retail chain stores featuring a wide range of famous CE brands. However, you will soon see the difference when you actually start shopping. The Chinese CE market is truly different. It also has unique characteristics in terms of consumer buying behaviors, product innovation and channel dynamics. Hyuk Jae Lee , Global Electronics Stryker, Marketing, Sales, Service Transformation Lead, Global Business Services shares... [More]

There are five days to go until Innovate 2013: The IBM Technical Summit begins! Come to Innovate 2013 where IBM's industry focus is sharper than ever! You'll learn ways to improve the practices, predictability, and economics of software and product delivery in the context of your industry needs. Also, don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to network with your peers. For more details on industry presence read the " Industries at Innovate "... [More]

Creativity and collaboration help product development teams
build better products. Group based games develop creativity and collaboration.
This means the right games can help develop better product. This is the basic premise
that agile game conferences like agile games 2013
which I attended last week. During this conference developers there many different
:games” played among participants, which were anyone from scrum masters to developers
to architects, etc. I attended a session where we collaborated using legos to
discuss how a... [More]

I just read a really interesting post by Paul Brody, IBM Global Leader for Electronics Industry, where he discusses how 3D-prininting is more than a manufacturing technology, it is a software-enabled ecosystem. We are already seeing 3D-printing in production in medical devices like prosthetic and dental implants. This is helping improve living standards, and can perhaps even prolong life. I wonder how performance improvements and new software innovations for such technologies will impact the cost of production and product and application... [More]

Are you eager to lead the innovation in medical devices, network equipment & semiconductor industries? We will be hosting the IBM Rational Electronics Symposium in San Jose, on April 18. Paul Brody, IBM Global Industry Leader, Electronics will discuss how we can lead the next wave of software innovation. Whether you build multi-core system-on-chips, carrier-grade network equipment, or life-saving medical devices, come learn how IBM Rational and its partners enable engineering organizations to innovate while increasing agility and... [More]

Electronics fuel innovations in many industries. As a result, electronics firms are under constant pressure to deliver this innovation on time and within budget, while contending with rapidly changing technologies, increasing product complexity and strict compliance and safety standards. Additionally, firms must typically coordinate project tasks across a global marketplace with an international supply chain. To help meet these difficult challenges, IBM Rational offers a set of solutions and products for several electronics industry segments,... [More]

When building safety critical software it is very important to build into the steps of your development process a way to show compliance to the relevant standards. For an industry like medical devices this could mean meeting a standard like IEC 62304 which talks about software traceability through everything you build. In order to have everything lined up for easier approval it is important to have data like FMEA (Fault Mode and Effects Analysis) charts. The issue is how do you fully analyze fault modes with the complexity of cascading faults... [More]